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Spain and Portugal - Monument collumn - Barcelona
Spain and Portugal - Monument collumn - Barcelona - column with lions at 4 corners and figure on top. Part of Box 149 Boswell collection - Portugal and Spain. At the very top of the monument stands a 7.2 m (24 ft) tall bronze statue atop a 40 m (131 ft) tall Corinthian column. The statue was sculpted by Rafael Atch頡 nd is said to depict Columbus pointing towards the New World with his right hand, while holding a scroll in the left. It is a commonly held belief that instead of pointing to the west towards the New World, the statue points east towards Columbuss supposed home city of Genoa. Date: circa 1900
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This stunning photograph captures the awe-inspiring Monument to Columbus in Barcelona, Spain. Erected in the early 1900s, this monument is a testament to the rich cultural connections between Spain and Portugal. The monument is centered around a 40-meter-tall Corinthian column, topped with a 7.2-meter-tall bronze statue. The statue, sculpted by Rafael Atchuén, depicts Christopher Columbus in a iconic pose, with his right hand pointing towards the New World and a scroll in his left. However, there is a popular belief that the statue actually points east towards Columbus' supposed hometown of Genoa, Italy. Four magnificent lions grace the corners of the monument, adding to its grandeur and majesty. The intricate details of the monument, from the intricately carved column to the lifelike figure of Columbus, make it a must-see attraction for visitors to Barcelona. This photograph is part of the Boswell collection, offering a glimpse into the history and art of Spain and Portugal during the early 20th century.
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